Managing High Blood Pressure With Lifestyle Changes

Kendra Scott often felt tired and had headaches. After getting a high blood pressure reading at a health fair, she made an appointment with her doctor — and she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Kendra committed to eating healthy and getting more physical activity, and she eventually lost nearly 60 pounds. Watch this video to see how Kendra has learned to manage her blood pressure and live a healthy, active life — and how support from her family has helped. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

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